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Indocap SR 75mg Capsule
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Indomethacin
Manufacturer : JAGSONPAL PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Origin of Medicine : India
10 Capsule(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
Indocap SR 75mg Capsule contains an active component called indomethacin. This medicine belongs to a group known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents' or NSAlDs. The medicine helps to reduce the body's ability to produce inflammation, which is responsible for causing pain and discomfort. People with high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, heart problems or a habit of smoking, asthma, digestive tract, liver or kidney disease, and blood clotting problems should consult their doctor before starting treatment to avoid the potential contraindications caused by the drug.
Patients with psychiatric disturbances, epilepsy, and Parkinsonism should be cautious while taking medicine and are advised to talk to their doctor about their condition. It is important to talk with your doctor about any drugs you are taking, including Indocap SR 75mg Capsule, when undergoing blood tests. This helps to give you a more accurate interpretation of test results and ensure that your treatment is planned according to your specific health needs.
If you take the medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, your doctor will examine your eyes, and it is recommended to consult your doctor if you are facing any vision problems. Consult your doctor if you are in the third trimester of pregnancy, plan to get pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness of the medicine in pediatric patients have not been established, so it is recommended to consult your doctor.
Uses of Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
- Rheumatoid arthritis (disease mainly of the joints)
- Osteoarthritis (disease of the joints)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (a form of arthritis which mainly affects the back)
- Pain, inflammation, and swelling following orthopedic surgery.
- Musculoskeletal disorders (muscles and bone disorders)
- Period pain.
- Low back pain.
- Disease of the hip joint.
- Acute gouty arthritis (a form of arthritis in which crystals build up in the joints).
Therapeutic Effects of Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
Indocap SR 75mg Capsule blocks the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which is involved in the synthesis of prostaglandin (helps in constriction of blood vessels) resulting in reducing the pain and inflammation in the body.
Interaction of Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule with other drugs
Inform your doctor about prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Indocap SR 75mg Capsule, reducing its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
- Protect from light and moisture
- Store at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
Indocap SR 75mg Capsule should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily, depending on your condition. It is best consumed with food or immediately after meals to minimise stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water—do not crush, chew, or break it. Try to take it at the same time each day for better results. Do not exceed the recommended dose, and continue taking it for the full prescribed duration, even if you feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next one; never double the dose.
Safety Advices for Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
Pregnancy
Do not take this Indocap SR 75mg Capsule if you are in the third trimester of pregnancy or planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant. It may cause harm to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
There are only limited studies that have been done on whether to take Indocap SR 75mg Capsule during the breastfeeding period. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Indocap SR 75mg Capsule is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Indocap SR 75mg Capsule, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Indocap SR 75mg Capsule, as this medicine makes you feel drowsy. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Driving
Indocap SR 75mg Capsule may cause side effects such as headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances. Individuals are recommended to be cautious and consult their doctor.
Side Effects of Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reaction (Itching, Rashes, Sensitivity to sunlight, Loss of hair, swollen face, lips, tongue, and throat, difficulty in breathing and swallowing; inflammation of blood or lymph glands; Severe l dizziness)
- Pass blood in your feces (stools/motions)
- Pass black stools
- Blood vomiting
- Inflammation of the pancreas: symptoms may include severe pain in upper stomach, often with nausea and vomiting.
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Abdominal pain
Common
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vertigo (sensation that things around you are moving)
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding
- Inflammation
- Burning pain, discomfort, itching, or the feeling
Word of Advice
Consult your healthcare provider if you have a peptic ulcer, are suffering from inflammation of the rectum causing soreness, bleeding, and sometimes a discharge of mucus and pus from your anus, asthma, digestive tract, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, or heart failure before taking the medicine. The medicine is contraindicated for individuals who have go-through coronary artery bypass grafts. Hence, it is advised to ask your doctor. Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine before starting taking the medicine.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I go to lab testing while under Indocap SR 75mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor when you're under any medications. This helps them to give you a more accurate interpretation of test results and treat you according to your health history.
Q 2. What are the instructions I need to follow while taking the Indocap SR 75mg Capsule?
Suppositories should not be taken by mouth; empty your stomach before using the medicine. The medicine is to be placed in the rectum (back passage). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q 3. Can I drink alcohol while taking the Indocap SR 75mg Capsule?
Drinking excessive alcohol may cause undesirable side effects. It is recommended to ask your doctor before taking Indocap SR 75mg Capsule.
Q 4. Can I tell anything to my doctor before using the Indocap SR 75mg Capsule?
It is advised to ask your doctor. Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine before starting taking the Indocap SR 75mg Capsule.
Q 5. Is it safe to use an Indocap SR 75mg Capsule for children?
The safety and effectiveness of the medicine in pediatric patients have not been established, so it is recommended to consult your doctor.
Fact Box of Indocap Sr 75mg Capsule
Molecule name: Indomethacin
| Therapeutic class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| Pharmacological class: Cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors | Indications: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis (a disease mainly of the joints) 2. Osteoarthritis (disease of the joints) 3. Ankylosing spondylitis (a form of arthritis which mainly affects the back) 4. Pain, inflammation, and swelling following orthopaedic surgery. 5. Musculoskeletal disorders (muscles and bone disorders) 5. Period pain. 6. Low back pain. 7. Disease of the hip joint. |
References
- Aspen Pharma Trading Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2020] [Accessed on 23rd Sep 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2946/pil#gref
- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC, US, Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Jul 2019] [Accessed on 21st July 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/016059s100lbl.pdf
- Tilo Grosser, Emer M. Smyth, and Garret A. FitzGerald, Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation, Fever, Pain, and Gout, Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018, 685-709.
- KD Tripathi, Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and Antipyretic-Analgesics, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 209-226.
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